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We all recognise that losing weight will involve some changes to the way we eat, but some people have strong associations between dieting and deprivation. Those who’re used to hearty meals (and who have the figure to match!) are often reluctant to “go on a diet” because they think it will mean living on salad: […]

Countless studies have shown that people given a smaller portion rate themselves as just as satisfied as the people who had a bigger one. The trick is to ensure your snack or meal looks filling. Even if you’re not convinced that you’ll be fooled so easily, try it – I’m always surprised how a perfectly […]

A lot of us have very negative memories from our school-days; communal changing rooms, nasty comments, bullying, unflattering kit … it’s hardly surprising that some of us have the excuse “I hate exercise and always have done.” I spent my late teens being as inactive as possible because I’d hated the compulsory games sessions so […]

Now that The Office Diet has over fifty pages, I’ve added a search box (glance up and to the right!) and I’ve changed the Archives page so that it shows the titles of all the previous short, daily posts. Check out the Articles page if you’re looking for more in-depth guides. Hopefully all this’ll make it […]

Mondays aren’t usually the cheeriest day in the office. Chances are that you’ve heard (or said) one of the following today: “Yawn, I’m so bored.” “Argh, I’m so stressed.” Neither the tedium nor the pressure of work is going to disappear as easily as a handful of chocolates, though… Beating boredom Those of us with […]